This is a page with tutorials for Instructors using the ANGEL course management system.
Getting Started with ANGEL
How to Login
Before you can log in to ANGEL, you must have an ANGEL account, a username, and a password. Your institution’s ANGEL administrator must create your account.
To log in to ANGEL:
Click in the Username box and key the user ID assigned to you by your institution’s ANGEL administrator.
Click in the Password box and key your password.
Click the Log On button.
If your log-in is successful, the ANGEL home page is replaced by your personal home page. If your attempt to log in is not successful, contact your institution’s ANGEL administrator for assistance.
Tutorial video: Logging in and getting started
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
Finding your way around
There are three system navigation tools at the top of the Power Strip. These icons are always available on the ANGEL Home page and when you are working in a course or a group.
The Power Strip
The Washington Online (WAOL) ANGEL Home page functions primarily as the log-in screen and starting point for each ANGEL session.
WAOL ANGEL Home
The left of the ANGEL Home page is called the Power Strip; this area holds the basic system navigation tools. Other sections of the screen enable you to log into ANGEL and access ANGEL's features and resources.
System Preferences
Each ANGEL user has the option of changing their general system-wide preferences. To do this, you simply click on the preferences button on the power strip and choose the settings you would like to change. Your choices are:
Personal Information - your contact information (more info)
Change Password - your ANGEL system password
Theme Selector - general ANGEL theme and appearence (more info)
System Settings - user level and mail settings (more info)
Tutorial: Changing your System Preferences
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
Search and Help Links
The Course Search, Community Search, and People Search links enable you to find and view any course, group, or user profile that is viewable by the general public.
Log into ANGEL before performing this search to view a larger selection of courses, groups, and profiles, including those that have been made viewable only to authenticated ANGEL users.
Click the Help link to access documentation or to request help from your institution’s support desk. Take the Guided Tour to view highlights and features of the ANGEL application.
The following tutorials are relate to building your class in ANGEL and how you can added and organize the content in your course. Once you have been given a course "shell" or new empty course, these tutorials will help you build the empty shell into the course of your design.
General Course Settings
Each ANGEL course can have its own specific settings. To change or customize your course's settings you will click on the "manage" tab where you will find all of the general course settings. The following is a brief tutorial to help you understand course settings in ANGEL.
Tutorial: Managing Course Settings
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
Adding your syllabus to an ANGEL course and managing the syllabus is one of the first things you are going to need to learn when you begin using ANGEL as an instructor. ANGEL provides several methods for adding and managing a syllabus. There is no right or wrong way, you simply need to identify which method works best for you.
Method 1: Using the syllabus template in ANGEL
ANGEL contains a syllabus "wizard" designed for instructors who want to create their syllabus directly in ANGEL. The syllabus wizard works like a form so all you have to do is fill the form out with your class information and click save. You can then make updates and modifications using the same form and each time you save your changes, your syllabus will be up to date.
Method 2: Uploading a syllabus file
For instructors who already have their syllabus in a document and would prefer to manage the syllabus using Microsoft Word or some other word processing application. It is recommended that you use the .pdf file format or an alternative file format not requiring specific software. For example, the .rtf file format.
If you decide to upload a file for your course syllabus it is important to know that any updates you make to your syllabus file will have to be updated in ANGEL. To update your syllabus simply repeat the steps for uploading your file, leaving the file name the same. When you upload the replacement, your old syllabus in ANGEL will be overwritten and your changes will appear.
Tutorial video: Adding a Syllabus
Scott Dennis from Lower Columbia Community College has created an excellent overview video about adding a syllabus in ANGEL. Click on the image below to watch the video.
One of the first things you will need to do when you are building your ANGEL course is to start adding folders to your lessons area so that you can create your course content in each folder. You can name your content folders by week or by subject, it is really up to you as the instructor. In ANGEL, all course content will live within each folder which is a little different from other systems such as Blackboard. As we look further into creating content you will learn that ANGEL allows us to create test, surveys, discussion board, links, pages or sub folders within any content folder within the lessons area. Here is a quick tutorial on creating lesson content folders.
Tutorial: Creating Lesson Folders
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
Adding course content to your course in ANGEL is where you really start seeing your course come to life. From within the Lessons tab in ANGEL you can create a number of content items including folders, files, pages, section headings, links, discussion boards, surveys, drop boxes for assignments, games and assessments to name a few. Let's look at how we can use ANGEL to create some of these content items.
Folders and Section Headings
Folders and section headings are great tools for organizing and grouping your course's content. You can create folders and section headings by going to the lessons tab in ANGEL, clicking on the "add content" link and selecting either "folder" or "section heading" from the list of content items available for creation. The best way to learn about these is to create a couple and see what you think. Below is a tutorial video walking you through the process of of creating folders and section headings.
Tutorial: Creating folders and section headings
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
Files, Pages and Links
Files in ANGEL are a way to upload documents you may already have available or prepared into ANGEL. The best file format to use is typically .pdf, .doc, or .rtf as these file types are the easiest for students to access regardless of their system's software. Pages allow instructors to create pages of information just like a web page, within their ANGEL course. Pages are nice because they can be easily edited by and instructor right within ANGEL and don't require uploading every time you make a change. Links are an easy way to add links to external web resources in your ANGEL course. Take a look at the video tutorial below for a demonstration of how to create files, pages and links within the ANGEL system.
Tutorial: Creating files, pages and links
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
Printing pages in ANGEL can be a little strange since we are working within a web browser. One of the most common questions regarding printing is how to print large pages. The following tutorial demonstrates how you can use Internet Explorer's print preview feature to print large pages.
Tutorial: Printing large pages in ANGEL
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
As an instructor, you can export your course from WebCT into ANGEL using the export feature of WebCT and the course import feature of ANGEL to migrate your course. Watch the brief tutorial video by clicking the thumbnail below to see exactly how the process works.
Tutorial: How to migrate a course from WebCT to ANGEL
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
Once you have successfully migrated the content from either WebCT or BlackBoard into ANGEL, you will need to organize the materials into your new ANGEL course.
There are some great resources available through the ANGEL website so we will make sure to publish links and relevant materials here so you don't have to go hunting for them. Some of the reference documents listed below are large files.
WAOL Faculty ANGEL Support Materials - This is a great webiste built by WAOL for Instructors. It includes tutorial videos and self-paced training materials to get you going and support your use of ANGEL as and instructor.
Table of Contents
ANGEL Tutorials for Instructors
This is a page with tutorials for Instructors using the ANGEL course management system.Getting Started with ANGEL
How to Login
Before you can log in to ANGEL, you must have an ANGEL account, a username, and a password. Your institution’s ANGEL administrator must create your account.To log in to ANGEL:
If your log-in is successful, the ANGEL home page is replaced by your personal home page. If your attempt to log in is not successful, contact your institution’s ANGEL administrator for assistance.
Tutorial video: Logging in and getting started
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
Finding your way around
There are three system navigation tools at the top of the Power Strip. These icons are always available on the ANGEL Home page and when you are working in a course or a group.The Washington Online (WAOL) ANGEL Home page functions primarily as the log-in screen and starting point for each ANGEL session.
The left of the ANGEL Home page is called the Power Strip; this area holds the basic system navigation tools. Other sections of the screen enable you to log into ANGEL and access ANGEL's features and resources.
System Preferences
Each ANGEL user has the option of changing their general system-wide preferences. To do this, you simply click on the preferences button on the power strip and choose the settings you would like to change. Your choices are:Tutorial: Changing your System Preferences
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
Search and Help Links
The Course Search, Community Search, and People Search links enable you to find and view any course, group, or user profile that is viewable by the general public.Back to Top ^
Building a course in ANGEL
The following tutorials are relate to building your class in ANGEL and how you can added and organize the content in your course. Once you have been given a course "shell" or new empty course, these tutorials will help you build the empty shell into the course of your design.General Course Settings
Each ANGEL course can have its own specific settings. To change or customize your course's settings you will click on the "manage" tab where you will find all of the general course settings. The following is a brief tutorial to help you understand course settings in ANGEL.Tutorial: Managing Course Settings
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
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Adding a syllabus
Adding your syllabus to an ANGEL course and managing the syllabus is one of the first things you are going to need to learn when you begin using ANGEL as an instructor. ANGEL provides several methods for adding and managing a syllabus. There is no right or wrong way, you simply need to identify which method works best for you.Method 1: Using the syllabus template in ANGEL
ANGEL contains a syllabus "wizard" designed for instructors who want to create their syllabus directly in ANGEL. The syllabus wizard works like a form so all you have to do is fill the form out with your class information and click save. You can then make updates and modifications using the same form and each time you save your changes, your syllabus will be up to date.
Method 2: Uploading a syllabus file
For instructors who already have their syllabus in a document and would prefer to manage the syllabus using Microsoft Word or some other word processing application. It is recommended that you use the .pdf file format or an alternative file format not requiring specific software. For example, the .rtf file format.
If you decide to upload a file for your course syllabus it is important to know that any updates you make to your syllabus file will have to be updated in ANGEL. To update your syllabus simply repeat the steps for uploading your file, leaving the file name the same. When you upload the replacement, your old syllabus in ANGEL will be overwritten and your changes will appear.
Tutorial video: Adding a Syllabus
Scott Dennis from Lower Columbia Community College has created an excellent overview video about adding a syllabus in ANGEL. Click on the image below to watch the video.
Back to Top ^
Creating Lesson Folders
One of the first things you will need to do when you are building your ANGEL course is to start adding folders to your lessons area so that you can create your course content in each folder. You can name your content folders by week or by subject, it is really up to you as the instructor. In ANGEL, all course content will live within each folder which is a little different from other systems such as Blackboard. As we look further into creating content you will learn that ANGEL allows us to create test, surveys, discussion board, links, pages or sub folders within any content folder within the lessons area. Here is a quick tutorial on creating lesson content folders.Tutorial: Creating Lesson Folders
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
Back to Top ^
Adding Course Content
Adding course content to your course in ANGEL is where you really start seeing your course come to life. From within the Lessons tab in ANGEL you can create a number of content items including folders, files, pages, section headings, links, discussion boards, surveys, drop boxes for assignments, games and assessments to name a few. Let's look at how we can use ANGEL to create some of these content items.Folders and Section Headings
Folders and section headings are great tools for organizing and grouping your course's content. You can create folders and section headings by going to the lessons tab in ANGEL, clicking on the "add content" link and selecting either "folder" or "section heading" from the list of content items available for creation. The best way to learn about these is to create a couple and see what you think. Below is a tutorial video walking you through the process of of creating folders and section headings.Tutorial: Creating folders and section headings
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
Files, Pages and Links
Files in ANGEL are a way to upload documents you may already have available or prepared into ANGEL. The best file format to use is typically .pdf, .doc, or .rtf as these file types are the easiest for students to access regardless of their system's software. Pages allow instructors to create pages of information just like a web page, within their ANGEL course. Pages are nice because they can be easily edited by and instructor right within ANGEL and don't require uploading every time you make a change. Links are an easy way to add links to external web resources in your ANGEL course. Take a look at the video tutorial below for a demonstration of how to create files, pages and links within the ANGEL system.Tutorial: Creating files, pages and links
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
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HOW TO:
Print large pages in ANGEL
Printing pages in ANGEL can be a little strange since we are working within a web browser. One of the most common questions regarding printing is how to print large pages. The following tutorial demonstrates how you can use Internet Explorer's print preview feature to print large pages.Tutorial: Printing large pages in ANGEL
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
Back to Top ^
How to migrate a course from WebCT to ANGEL
As an instructor, you can export your course from WebCT into ANGEL using the export feature of WebCT and the course import feature of ANGEL to migrate your course. Watch the brief tutorial video by clicking the thumbnail below to see exactly how the process works.Tutorial: How to migrate a course from WebCT to ANGEL
(click the image to launch the tutorial)
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How to organize your lessons after migration
Once you have successfully migrated the content from either WebCT or BlackBoard into ANGEL, you will need to organize the materials into your new ANGEL course.Back to Top ^
Additional resources
There are some great resources available through the ANGEL website so we will make sure to publish links and relevant materials here so you don't have to go hunting for them. Some of the reference documents listed below are large files.Back to Top ^